Hurricanes thank some season-ticket holders presonally ahead of new season

As the long-time Hurricanes fan watched running back Duke Johnson, receiver Herb Waters and offensive lineman Kc McDermott make their way through the crowded living room filled with more than two dozen of his friends and family members earlier this summer, Siervo's smile kept growing before he was eventually overcome with emotion.

"Having them show their presence in my home was something out of this world. It's something you don't expect at all," Siervo said. "I felt like a kid at Christmas. It was very special and it shows how much Miami cares about its fans."

As the school prepares to begin a new season, one that for the first time since 2011 won't include the cloud of an NCAA investigation looming over its athletic program, Miami has tried to make its presence visible in the South Florida community.

The school has conducted surprise weekly home visits with season ticket holders like Siervo as part of what Miami dubbed its "Renewed Community Bus Tour." Johnson made national headlines earlier this summer when he, along with Miami's mascot, crashed the wedding of two long-time UM fans. And there was a series of youth football camps Miami's players hosted for children at several locations around Miami-Dade and Broward counties earlier this summer.

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Pretty awesome statement, with participation from star players, not just scrubs.